VanBasket Colombia

Food Prices in Colombia — November 2026

Name: Colombia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-28%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.81

+2% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.80

-19% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.39

-25% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.19

-47% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$35.16

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Pedialyte Max

Pedialyte

Éxito, Perímetro Urbano Popayán 22 May

9,600 COP
TOMATES ENTEROS

D1, Perímetro Urbano Manizales 10 May

4,490 COP
Barquillos de Chocolate. Galletas wafferr

Nuzzart

D1, Perímetro Urbano Manizales 10 May

5,200 COP
ACEITE DE CAN

D1, Perímetro Urbano Manizales 10 May

9,990 COP
spaghetti

La Muñeca · 250 g

MercaMIO, Cali ciudad 21 Apr

2,150 COP
Speed MAX blue

Postobon · 310 ml

Jumbo, Girardot 14 Mar

2,490 COP
Atún en Agua

Van Camp's · 160g

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

8,500 COP
van camp's

Van Camp's · 160g

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

8,500 COP
Atun VanCamps Oliva*160gr

160 g

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

9.6 COP
Tocina Picado

La carne de cerdo La Fazenda

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

41,027 COP
Filete De Pechuga

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

24,484 COP
Papas Frozen Express

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

3,300 COP
Arroz Casaregourmet

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

4,650 COP
Spaghetti

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

4.9 COP
Té Helado Suntea Mandarina

SunTea

Ara, Villa de Leyva 7 Feb

9,500 COP
Oka Loka Nanos Blue

Gomitas Trululu S.A.S

D1, Tunja 23 Jul

1.85 COP
Compota

san Jorge, San Jorge

Dolarcity, Bogotá 29 May

4,000 COP
Arroz Diana premium

Diana

Carulla, Bogotá 18 Mar

18,000 COP
Yogurt griego

De la cuesta

Ara, Bogotá 9 Feb

9,530 COP

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Colombia is below the world average by 28%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +6.8% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Colombia

Colombia

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

South Africa 72 -28%

Moldova 72 -28%

Ukraine 70 -30%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Tanzania 70 -30%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Peru 75 -25%

Brazil 78 -22%

Mexico 88 -12%

Panama 88 -12%

Chile 92 -8%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Colombia?

No, food in Colombia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 72 (world average = 100), meaning food is 28% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Colombia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Colombia you can expect to spend around $216. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 72 (world = 100).

How does Colombia compare to similar countries?

Colombia has a VanBasket Index of 72. Similar or nearby countries: South Africa, Moldova, Ukraine.

How often is the food price data for Colombia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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